Records request regarding Orange Bag recycling program
| Tracking # |
2021-1622 |
| Submitted | May 7, 2021 |
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From: Valerie Volcovici, Reuters
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Reuters is seeking any records/correspondence/documentation related to the City of Boise, Hefty's Orange Bag recycling program (Dow/Reynolds/Hefty) and Salt Lake City-based company Renewlogy.
We are seeking any documents/correspondence/records/contracts or invoices detailing the following:
1) Who pays for collection and drop off of Hefty orange bags and transport to Salt Lake City Renewlogy facility?
2) How much money is paid for those services or do consumers pay through the purchase of those bags?
3) What cement company has agreed to take the the orange bags/plastic while Renewlogy is reviewing its technology?
4) How much money does the city pay the cement company? Or does Hefty/Reynolds/Dow pay the cement company?
5) Air pollution / air quality information related to burning plastic in cement kilns
We are seeking all Correspondence/Documentation/Records related to those questions above dating back to 2014 to the present day
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Valerie Volcovici, Reuters
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Idaho Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 7, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: City of Boise (ID)
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PRRID: 2021-1622
Thank you! The City of Boise has received your request for public records submitted on 05/21/2021. The full details of your request is contained at the bottom of this email.
Please know that the City of Boise is committed to transparent and ethical government and is currently working to respond to your request within three (3) business days. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-103, the City may take up to ten (10) business days to locate the requested records. If the request cannot be provided within the allocated time period, you will receive written notice from the City.
If additional information or clarification is needed, the City will contact you for the necessary details to fulfill your request.
As outlined in Idaho Code § 74-102(10)(b), if processing your request for records requires more than two hours of labor or the number of pages being requested exceeds one hundred pages (100), you will receive a cost estimate outlining the fees that must be paid before your request can be processed. Your request will not be processed until the City receives payment. If your request takes less time to fulfill than estimated, you will be refunded the difference between the estimated and actual cost. Should your request take longer to process than expected, you will receive an additional cost letter. If the City does not receive the payment within 30 days of the cost letter being sent, the request will be deemed withdrawn.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Thank you,
Andrew Beattie, City Clerk's Office
(208) 972-8150 or email prr_cityclerk@cityofboise.org
WEB FORM REQUEST DETAILS for 2021-1622
Specific Directions for Records Requested:
Received via physical letter:
"Reuters is seeking any records/correspondence/documentation related to the City of Boise, Hefty's Orange Bag recycling program (Dow/Reynolds/Hefty) and Salt Lake City-based company Renewlogy."
Please see attached email for specified data requested.
Applicable Dates:
2014-Present
Geographic Area of Interest:
(http://cityofboise.org/)
(208) 972-8150
150 North Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID 83702
From: City of Boise (ID)
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
10 Day notification
PRRID: 2021-1622 Volcovici - Hefty Orange Bag inquiry
Your request to examine or copy public records was received on 05/21/2021. The City cannot process your request within three (3) business days. Additional time is necessary to locate, retrieve, and review the records. Pursuant to the Idaho Code § 74-103, a response will be forthcoming within ten (10) business days of your request, or by 06/07/2021. Your patience in this matter is appreciated.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Thank you,
Michelle Steel, Paralegal
Office of the City Attorney
(208) 608-7950 or email prr_legal@cityofboise.org
WEB FORM REQUEST DETAILS for 2021-1622
Specific Directions for Records Requested:
Received via physical letter:"Reuters is seeking any records/correspondence/documentation related to the City of Boise, Hefty's Orange Bag recycling program (Dow/Reynolds/Hefty) and Salt Lake City-based company Renewlogy."Please see attached email for specified data requested.
Applicable Dates:
2014-Present
Geographic Area of Interest:
(208) 608-7950
150 North Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID 83702
From: City of Boise (ID)
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
RESPONSE FILES READY
PRRID: 2021-1622 Volcovici - Hefty Orange Bag inquiry
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Michelle Steel, Paralegal
Office of the City Attorney
(208) 608-7950 or email prr_legal@cityofboise.org
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WEB FORM REQUEST DETAILS for 2021-1622
Specific Directions for Records Requested:
Received via physical letter:"Reuters is seeking any records/correspondence/documentation related to the City of Boise, Hefty's Orange Bag recycling program (Dow/Reynolds/Hefty) and Salt Lake City-based company Renewlogy."Please see attached email for specified data requested.
Applicable Dates:
2014-Present
Geographic Area of Interest:
(208) 608-7950
150 North Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID 83702
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